Delightful Winged Chocolate Cupcakes with Creamy Butter Icing
These Delightful Winged Chocolate Cupcakes are a fun and easy treat perfect for kids and adults alike! Inspired by a beloved children's magazine, this recipe is designed for little hands to help mix, pour, and decorate. Each cupcake is rich with chocolate flavor and topped with a smooth butter icing that brings it all together. The whimsical 'wings' made from the tops of the cupcakes add a touch of fun to any celebration or sweet snack time. Gather your little helpers and let’s bake some joy!
8
Servings
160
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
self raising flour
100 g (sifted)
very soft butter
100 g (softened)
caster sugar
100 g (measured)
cocoa powder
4 teaspoons (sifted)
large eggs
2 (beaten)
very soft butter (for icing)
70 g (softened)
icing sugar
60 g (measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to gas mark 4 (or 180°C/350°F). Line a cupcake tray with 8 cupcake cases.
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and caster sugar.
3
Add the very soft butter and beaten eggs to the bowl. Mix well using a wooden spoon or a hand mixer until the batter is smooth and combined.
4
Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
6
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool down completely on a wire rack.
7
While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the icing by mixing the softened butter and icing sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
8
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, cut the tops off each cupcake. Slice each top in half to create 'wings'.
9
Place a generous spoonful of icing in the center of each cupcake and gently press the wing pieces into the icing at an angle, creating a delightful winged effect.
Nutrition Information
9.5
Fat
16
Carbs
2.25
Protein
8.5
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delightful Winged Chocolate Cupcakes?
They are a fun and easy chocolate treat topped with smooth butter icing and whimsical wings made from the cupcake tops, inspired by a beloved children's magazine.
How many cupcakes does this recipe make?
This recipe yields 8 delightful cupcakes.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 180°C, 350°F, or gas mark 4.
How long should the cupcakes bake?
The cupcakes should bake for approximately 20 minutes.
How do I know when the cupcakes are finished baking?
They are done when a skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
What ingredients are needed for the cupcake batter?
You will need 100g self-raising flour, 100g very soft butter, 100g caster sugar, 4 teaspoons of cocoa powder, and 2 large beaten eggs.
What ingredients are used for the icing?
The icing requires 70g of softened butter and 60g of icing sugar.
How do you make the 'wings' for the cupcakes?
Once cooled, cut the tops off each cupcake and slice each top in half to create two wing pieces.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes, it is designed for little hands to help with mixing, pouring, and decorating.
What is the calorie count per cupcake?
Each cupcake contains approximately 160 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 9.5 grams of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content per cupcake?
Each serving contains 16 grams of carbohydrates.
How much sugar is in these cupcakes?
There are 8.5 grams of sugar per serving.
Do these cupcakes provide any protein?
Yes, each cupcake provides 2.25 grams of protein.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 100g of sifted self-raising flour.
Should the butter be hard or soft?
The butter should be very soft for the batter and softened for the icing.
How do I prepare the dry ingredients?
Sift together the self-raising flour and cocoa powder to ensure a smooth batter.
What equipment can I use to mix the batter?
You can use either a wooden spoon or a hand mixer.
How full should I fill the cupcake cases?
Fill each cupcake case about two-thirds full with the batter.
Do the cupcakes need to cool before decorating?
Yes, let them cool down completely on a wire rack before cutting or icing.
How do I assemble the wings into the icing?
Place a spoonful of icing in the center and press the wing pieces into the icing at an angle.
What is the sugar used in the cupcake batter?
100g of caster sugar is used for the cupcake base.
What kind of sugar is used for the butter icing?
60g of icing sugar is mixed with butter for the topping.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs, which should be beaten before adding to the mix.
Is there any fiber in this recipe?
The fiber content is not specified for this recipe.
Are these cupcakes linked to any specific character?
The tags suggest this is a Peppa Pig inspired recipe.
What should the consistency of the icing be?
Mix the butter and icing sugar until the result is smooth and creamy.
Can I use this recipe for a party?
Absolutely, the whimsical winged effect makes them a great addition to any celebration.
What is the primary flavor of the cupcakes?
The primary flavor is rich chocolate from the cocoa powder.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 7 main ingredients: flour, butter, caster sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, icing sugar, and more butter for icing.